At Elmhurst Elementary, Ms. Cole's class of fourth-graders researched a therapod fossil from Sucia Island State Park in the San Juan Islands, prompting them to propose the Suciasaurus Rex as Washington State's official state dinosaur. With help from State Representative Melanie Morgan, this idea became a reality in May.
Franklin Pierce Schools students take part in state-wide mock legislative session in Olympia, WA.
Franklin Pierce Schools adopted Puberty: The Wonder Years Grades 4-5 curriculum in Spring 2022 and we are now in the process of implementing the curriculum in classes this Spring.
Black History Month offers us an opportunity to not only learn and reflect on the historical and ongoing injustices placed on the Black community, but also to celebrate and honor its excellence, joy, beauty and ingenuity that has helped shape this country.
Students taking the new Japanese 1 class participated in the first ever Nengajo (New Year’s Card) Contest in Franklin Pierce Schools.
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